PROBING QUESTIONS.

WHY?

Probing Questions push students to connect ideas, explain clearly, and expose misconceptions. By keeping the whole class involved, teachers create a high think ratio where everyone rehearses deeper understanding, not just a few.

GET STARTED.

Some questions to get you thinking about this technique.

• What questioning techniques can you use alongside probing questions? 

• Give an example of a rhythm of questioning between teacher and students A, B and C? 

• When are probing questions most effective? 

• Which is an example of a probing question and why?

a) What does figure 1 show? 

b) What is the connection between figure 1 and our prior learning? 

• How will you implement this in your teaching practice? 

RESOURCES & TOOLS.

Tools to help you think, engage, and implement this WalkThru in your classroom. Click to view or download.